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Linda Zaber Bradley Obituary

Linda H. Bradley (nee Fioretti), 73, formerly of Chicago, current resident of Weekapaug, RI, passed away in her sleep on February 26, 2017. Lin was born in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood to Edward and Helene Fioretti. In 1964, she married and later had a beautiful son, Richard, Jr. She was a successful hairdresser and worked for Wella Corporation as a hair color specialist and emcee at the Wella trade shows. Upon her second marriage to the late John J. (Jack) Bradley, she moved to Weekapaug. She soon realized her true calling and returned to school to pursue a career as a Marriage & Family Therapist. Upon receiving her Bachelor's Degree and Master of Science degree, Lin became a well known and respected therapist in the town of Westerly, RI. She was a hard worker and continued working through 2017. She enjoyed traveling especially with her son and his family to Cancun and other places. She is survived by her son, Rich (Jen) Zaber of Sergeant Bluff, IA, 3 wonderful grandchildren, Felicia, Lily and Matthew, a beautiful great granddaughter, Ella, her beloved sister, Rosemarie, and brothers Edward and Robert. She was an aunt and cousin of many and had many cherished friends. Visiting hours will tentatively be held in Westerly, RI at the Gaffney Dolan Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 6. Services at Dunn's Corner Community Church Presbyterian on Thursday, March 7.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 5, 2017.

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Richard Schouten

March 16, 2017

Linda's family,

Linda will always be remembered in a special way for being the outgoing personality and fun loving person with the special gift to make all feel welcome.
Our high school days and her gift at being the master of ceremonies at our reunions will live on in our hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this special time.

Sharon Kelly

March 9, 2017

Dear Linda's family,
What a joy to have gone to Willy's with her. And to see her at our class reunions! May your family find peace in all her good memories!
Classmate Sharon Nolta Kelly

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